Volvo Teases Luxury Electric MPV EM90; Check Expected Launch Date, Other Details Here

Swedish luxury car maker, Volvo, has teased its upcoming MPV, the EM90, which is a luxury all-electric MPV and is specifically designed for the Chinese market. Volvo aims to offer an unmatched experience with the EM90 and termed the upcoming MPV a "Scandinavian living room on the move". The new Volvo EX30 and Volvo EX90 served as an inspiration for the MPVs luxuriously designed interiors, which will likely be equipped with the best modern technology. 

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Are Volvo EM90 and Zeekr 009 the same cars?

There are rumours floating that the EM90 is closely related to Zeekr's 009 which is also a luxurious six-seat MPV. The Zeekr 009 is built on the Geely Group SEA platform. The Volvo EX30 also shares the same foundation as the Zeekr 009 along with other Geely-owned EVs which are sold in the Chinese market. 

The Zeekr 009 offers a range of  818 km powered by its 140kWh battery and its twin-motor transmission generates 536bhp, however, it is not confirmed yet that the EM90 will also be equipped with similar configurations. Considering that the EM90 also draws inspiration from the Volvo EX 90, there is a possibility that it might have a similar battery and power train setup. 

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Volvo EM90 - Launch and Competitors 

After the launch of Volvo's latest generation S60 saloon in 2019, the EM90 will be the first Volvo-badged MPV as well as the company's first non-SUV product. It is anticipated that the Volvo EM90 might compete with the Mercedes-Benz EQV. The Volvo EM90 is likely to be publicly unveiled on November 12, 2023. Though the EM90 won’t be introduced in India, Volvo is gearing up to unveil its C40 Recharge EV for the Indian market on September 4.